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Lao-Thai Railway Boosts Regional Connectivity, Economic Growth

By SOULIYASONE GNOTSYOUDOM, OULAYVANH SISOUNONTH Since the Lao-Thai railway’s launch on 20 July, regional connectivity and economic growth in Laos have significantly improved, particularly in the tourism sector. Over 13,000 passengers have traveled the Bangkok-Vientiane route. The railway enhances both passenger and freight transport, creating vital links between Laos and...

Vang Vieng to Undergo Major Urban Renewal with ADB Grant

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has provided USD 1.8 million to support an urban...

Boat Racing Festival in Vientiane Draws Crowds, Celebrates Culture

Every October, the excitement of the Lao people comes alive during the Boat Racing...

Hong Kong Eases Visa Rules for Lao, Cambodian, and Myanmar Citizens

Hong Kong has announced relaxed visa rules for nationals of Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar,...

Scoot Airlines Expands Flights to Laos Starting December

Singapore’s Scoot Airlines will increase its flights to Laos from three to four per...

LOCA Introduces Pickup Truck Service on Ride-Share Platform

The LOCA ride-hailing service has announced that due to an overwhelming number of requests, the platform will be adding a pickup truck service. "Over the...

Thailand Announces Phuket will Reopen to Long-stay Tourists

Thailand has announced plans to reopen Phuket to tourists willing to stay for 30 days, with the first 14 days spent in quarantine. Governor of...

CDC Relaxes Travel Advice for Laos

The United States' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has relaxed its travel advice for a number of countries, listing the risk of...

Thailand Ban on International Flights Continues

Thailand's ban on international commercial flights is set to continue while the Covid-19 pandemic situation remains critical in many countries. The Thailand Civil Aviation Authority...

Lao Airlines Among Tripadvisor Award Winners for Best Regional Airlines

Lao Airlines has been rated one of the top regional airlines in Asia as part of the Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Awards this year. National carrier...

Domestic Tourists Targeted for Laos as International Arrivals Plummet

International tourist arrivals in Laos during the first six months of this year have dropped sixty percent compared to the same period last year. Laos...